For a long time God's Word has not spoken to me strongly. But I realise now that it was because I was not even open to listening to Him; I was too preoccupied and blinded with my own way. And I was so tired and frustrated by things that I didn't even have the strength to seek Him; there were times when I really grew tired of living.

But tonight, I opened my Bible once again....

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

"For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyong measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, you also helping together in prayer to us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many." 2 Cor. 1: 3-4, 8-11

Amen. Lord, I am so happy to be with You again. :o)